Political Spectrum
The Nazis, KKK, and Amish could all be examples of this group on the Political Spectrum
Reactionaries
What Englishman's ideas inspired Thomas Jefferson and the Declaration of Independence?
John Locke
The seven major sections of the Constitution are called
Articles
________ Files Impeachment
________ Runs the Impeachment Trial
House
Senate
This Clause created the idea of the Separation of Church and State
Establishment Clause
When do Radicals want change and what are they willing to use?
Want change now. Willing to use violence if needed.
The combination of the Virginia and New Jersey Plan was called
Great Compromise (Connecticut Plan)
What are the powers written/listed in the Constitution called?
Expressed or Enumerated Powers
Leader of the House_______
Leader(s)of the Senate________
Speaker of the House
Vice President, President Pro Tempore, Senate Majority Leader
________ means you can't be tried for the same crime twice
Double Jeopardy
Liberals believe change is good and are against violence. What political party do they normally support?
Democrats
What specific type of government is the United States?
Representative Democracy
What are the age requirements to serve in the House, Senate, and as President?
How many years in 1 term for each positon?
House, Senate, President
25, 30, 35
2, 6, 4
What is the difference between a Standing Committee and a Select Committee?
Standing= Permanent
Select= Temporary
What types of speech are restricted?
Seditious Speech, Fighting words (hate speech), Clear and Present Danger.
Conservatives believe in traditional values and keeping things the same. What political party do they normally support?
Republicans
What are three types of government according to Aristotle?
Autocracy, Oligarchy, Democracy
What are the 5 steps for a bill to become a law?
1. Introduced by a member of Congress
2. Sent to Committee
3. Vote
4. Sent to next chamber for 2nd vote
5. Approved by President
Reading Dr. Seuss books to delay a vote in the Senate is an example of ________
What is needed to end the above term?
Filibuster
Cloture
What amendment or right was being argued in TLO vs. New Jersey?
4th amendment (right to lawful search and seizure)
What group would more willing to pay more in taxes to support social issues?
Liberals
What type of government do you think is best and why?
Answers may vary
List two weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and describe how the Constitution fixed them
Answers may vary
A _________ is the minimum number of people needed to make a vote official
Quorum
What amendment or right was being argued in Tinker vs. Des Moines?
1st amendment/ Free Speech (symbolic speech)